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Angelman syndrome

Angelman syndrome

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A complex genetic disorder that primarily affects the nervous system.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Chromosomal disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare
Baby
0-2
Common
Toddler
3-5
Common
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Senior
60+

How it can usually be treated?

Incurable but treatment can help

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Symptoms

Difficulty walking
Missed developmental milestones
Slow movement
Abnormal movements
Loss of speech
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Angelman syndrome
Seizure drug

Other treatments

Speech therapy
Physical therapy
Behavior therapy

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